Case studies
Case Study - Beacon Hill, Dorset
Established in 1998 when the landfill site opened, the group comprises of a wide range of representatives from SITA UK, Dorset Council, Residents Associations, the Environment Agency plus the local wildlife trust. Meeting on a quarterly basis, the group discuss issues such as proposed and current planning works, Environment Agency reports and findings, actions taken and health & safety.
SITA UK has set up a reference section in Corfe Mullen library to provide the local residents with all the information related to the site in a public domain.
Case Study - Betton Abbots, Shropshire
As a result of approving the landraise scheme in 1999, it was decided that close communication was needed with the local community for full understanding of the operations and purpose of the scheme. The aim of the meetings, held every four months, was to provide an update on progress, information on restoration and recycling and to discuss any environmental concerns held by the community. The general format would be a site 'walk-about' allowing the group to view the standard of operations, followed by discussion on technical issues such as landfill design, gas and leachate control measures.
The meetings have proved to be very successful and allowed confidence to be built up with SITA UK. They have always been open and honest with accurate information and timescales being exchanged particularly with the restoration progress.
Case Study - The Clarences, Teesside
The Clarences is a liaison group between the residents of Port Clarence Estate in Billingham and SITA UK's Teesside Energy from Waste plant. Meeting quarterly, any member can raise any issue regarding the facility, from impacts of transport and the effects of emissions, to the performance of the facility and general management of the site. The residents are fully aware of how the plant operates within the stringent emission limits and concerns about bottom ash have been allayed.
In addition to the committee, the grounds at the Teesside plant have been landscaped to protect and attract wildlife.
